Problem Solving UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following are learning objectives for this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
a. communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts
b. recognize the importance & function of problem-solving & creative thought with academic
study
c.critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context
d. understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture
e. apply problem-solving strategies to issues related to university life & study - CORRECT
ANSWER - b e
What percentage of your total marks is the final summative assessment worth?
Check one option only.
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 50%
d. 35 - CORRECT ANSWER -d
Which of the following are NON-assessed activities on this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
(a). In video questions & polls.
(b). Practice quizzes after each lesson.
(c). Summative quizzes after each module.
(d). Discussion board posts.
(e). Final summative assessmen - CORRECT ANSWER - a, b
What is problem-solving?
,Check one option.
(a). Working with numbers.
(b). The process of figuring out the answer(s) or solution(s) to a question, issue or difficulty.
(c). Being highly critical of academic work. - CORRECT ANSWER -c
What is academic culture?
Check one option
(a). clothes and other paraphernalia with the university's logo printed on them
(b). the types of food available on campus
(c). the beliefs, principles, and approaches to study, work and life that a university upholds -
CORRECT ANSWER - c
What is the purpose of problem-solving tasks at university?
Check two options.
(a). Lecturers give students difficult problems they can't figure out for themselves.
(b). Problem-solving tasks are given so that students can become familiar with certain problem
types.
Correct
Problem-solving tasks are given at university so that you develop knowledge of how to solve
certain kinds of problems more easily.
(c). Problem-solving tasks are given so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of an area
and their ability to synthesize information, make arguments, and make judgments.
Correct
Lecturers give problems because they are not just interested in what you think, but also how you
think]
(d) Lecturers give problem-solving tasks to keep students entertained in otherwise boring classes
- CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the three parts to a problem?
Check one option.
, (a). The initial state, solution path and goal
(b). The solution, the path and the goal
(c). The questioner, the question and the answer
Correct
These are the three parts to a problem. Well done! - CORRECT ANSWER -a
Consider the following problem from a university course:
"In 2006, Mt Red High School, a public school in Sydney's inner-west, ranked 1st in NSW for
HSC Physics and Biology. Since 2013, however, there has been a sharp decline in Physics scores
and this year only 3 students signed up for the course. A study was done that indicates students
are losing interest in Science during year 9. Design a curriculum outline with the aim of
increasing interest in Science. Your curriculum outline should include the sequence of units,
descriptions of each unit, and all assessments for the course."
What is the goal of this problem?
Check one option.
(a). To design an interesting science curriculum
(b). To design an interesting year 9 Physics and Biology curriculum incorporating ICTs
(c). To design a year 9 Science curriculum to increase student interest in science
Correct
There are three important elements to this question: 1. It is - CORRECT ANSWER -c
What is a knowledge-lean problem?
Check one option.
(a). A problem where the solver has no experience with the kind of problem
(b). A problem where the solution path or goal is unknown or up to interpretation
(c). A problem where little to no prior knowledge is needed to solve it
(d). A problem where you need to research the issue or know a lot about the topic in order to
solve it - CORRECT ANSWER - c
Where are you most likely to find a descriptive task or problem?
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following are learning objectives for this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
a. communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts
b. recognize the importance & function of problem-solving & creative thought with academic
study
c.critically evaluate the reliability of sources for an academic context
d. understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture
e. apply problem-solving strategies to issues related to university life & study - CORRECT
ANSWER - b e
What percentage of your total marks is the final summative assessment worth?
Check one option only.
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 50%
d. 35 - CORRECT ANSWER -d
Which of the following are NON-assessed activities on this MOOC?
Check all that apply.
(a). In video questions & polls.
(b). Practice quizzes after each lesson.
(c). Summative quizzes after each module.
(d). Discussion board posts.
(e). Final summative assessmen - CORRECT ANSWER - a, b
What is problem-solving?
,Check one option.
(a). Working with numbers.
(b). The process of figuring out the answer(s) or solution(s) to a question, issue or difficulty.
(c). Being highly critical of academic work. - CORRECT ANSWER -c
What is academic culture?
Check one option
(a). clothes and other paraphernalia with the university's logo printed on them
(b). the types of food available on campus
(c). the beliefs, principles, and approaches to study, work and life that a university upholds -
CORRECT ANSWER - c
What is the purpose of problem-solving tasks at university?
Check two options.
(a). Lecturers give students difficult problems they can't figure out for themselves.
(b). Problem-solving tasks are given so that students can become familiar with certain problem
types.
Correct
Problem-solving tasks are given at university so that you develop knowledge of how to solve
certain kinds of problems more easily.
(c). Problem-solving tasks are given so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of an area
and their ability to synthesize information, make arguments, and make judgments.
Correct
Lecturers give problems because they are not just interested in what you think, but also how you
think]
(d) Lecturers give problem-solving tasks to keep students entertained in otherwise boring classes
- CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the three parts to a problem?
Check one option.
, (a). The initial state, solution path and goal
(b). The solution, the path and the goal
(c). The questioner, the question and the answer
Correct
These are the three parts to a problem. Well done! - CORRECT ANSWER -a
Consider the following problem from a university course:
"In 2006, Mt Red High School, a public school in Sydney's inner-west, ranked 1st in NSW for
HSC Physics and Biology. Since 2013, however, there has been a sharp decline in Physics scores
and this year only 3 students signed up for the course. A study was done that indicates students
are losing interest in Science during year 9. Design a curriculum outline with the aim of
increasing interest in Science. Your curriculum outline should include the sequence of units,
descriptions of each unit, and all assessments for the course."
What is the goal of this problem?
Check one option.
(a). To design an interesting science curriculum
(b). To design an interesting year 9 Physics and Biology curriculum incorporating ICTs
(c). To design a year 9 Science curriculum to increase student interest in science
Correct
There are three important elements to this question: 1. It is - CORRECT ANSWER -c
What is a knowledge-lean problem?
Check one option.
(a). A problem where the solver has no experience with the kind of problem
(b). A problem where the solution path or goal is unknown or up to interpretation
(c). A problem where little to no prior knowledge is needed to solve it
(d). A problem where you need to research the issue or know a lot about the topic in order to
solve it - CORRECT ANSWER - c
Where are you most likely to find a descriptive task or problem?
